Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M vs ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA
61.8chipPerformancespec-based53.6
72.5chipGraphicschip60.9
38.4Displayspec-based58
78.7Batteryspec-based70.9
71Portabilityspec-based78.1
2 spec wins — Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M scores 62.8 against 62.7 for ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M
- Stronger graphics score: 73 vs 61
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA
- 120% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 500 nits
- 19% lower thickness: 12.9 mm vs 15.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED touchscreen (ASUS Lumina, 100% DCI-P3) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,100 nits+120% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | AMD Radeon 880M (12 CUs, integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,834Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,562Top 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 84 Wh+1% | 83 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.1 h |
| Charging | — | 68 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 1.5 kg+6% |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm | 12.9 mm+19% |
| Material | — | Aluminum (all-metal, Ceraluminum lid) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, RJ-45 | 2x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, SD 4.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer AX1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p IR | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera face sign-in | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
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